Rutland Regional Medical Center hosts screening of documentary 'KILI BIG' Feb 1

Vermont Business Magazine Rutland Regional Medical Center is welcoming the public for a free film screening of the inspiring documentary “Kili Big” on Thursday, February 1, 5:30pm in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at the hospital.

The film screening is a collaboration between the Rutland Regional’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) steering committee and Come Alive Outside. Following the film, a panel discussion will be facilitated by Come Alive Outside, Executive Director and plus-size adventurer, Arwen Turner, the panel will include the following body inclusion advocates and experts: Kara Hardman, Co-Founder of Thicket Adventure and Curvy Kili Crew member, and Paige Emerson, Social Media Influencer, Chubby Hiker Reviews.

The film follows the epic adventure of twenty plus-sized women on their journey to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro. The 90-minute film follows the group from training through the actual climb and along the way touches upon the themes of fatness, representation, self-acceptance, and everyday acts of courage. This is an inspiring and brave film with exceptional lessons in perseverance, courage, vulnerability, and encouragement.

“This is a beautiful and compelling film,” said Priscilla Latkin, Senior Director of Training and Education and member of the hospital’s DEIB committee. “The committee, which is made of hospital leaders, employees, and community members, felt that the universal messages of bravery, commitment, and acceptance are important and would resonate with all viewers.”

The film screening is free and will take place at the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center, which may be accessed via the Employee Entrance. The doors will open at 5pm with the film beginning at 5:30pm. Besides the film event and the panel discussion, there will be additional information available from Come Alive Outside and Thicket, a plus-sized active wear producer. Bagged popcorn and refreshments will be available.

Please note that the event schedule is:

·        Doors open at 5pm

·        Film starts at 5:30pm

·        Panel discussion starts at 7pm

·        Evening concludes at 7:30pm

Seating is limited to 75 attendees and registration is required. Register online at this link: Kili Big Screening at Rutland Regional

or call 802.747.3775.

Source: 1.19.2024. RUTLAND, VT – Rutland Regional Medical Center